Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host and Bill Krueger, ROOT Sports covers various topics related to the Seattle Mariners and their recent success. They discuss the Mariners' statement series against the Texas Rangers, the confidence it brings to the team, and the positive signs they've seen from young players like Julio Rodriguez. They also touch on the pressure and expectations placed on Rodriguez at a young age, the importance of his defense and joy for the game, and the challenges he faces as a young superstar. The conversation also delves into the Mariners' starting rotation, comparing it to past rotations in the organization's history, and the potential role of Julio in the bullpen. They conclude by discussing the Mariners' chances of winning the division and the upcoming Rise Above Golf Classic.
Rundown
00:00 Mariners' Statement Series and Confidence Boost
02:26 Positive Signs from Julio Rodriguez
07:43 Pressure and Expectations on Young Superstar
12:51 Mariners' Exceptional Starting Rotation
15:13 Considering Julio Rodriguez in the Bullpen
23:19 What does Bill see from Tyler Locklear
